Bill S.1396
188th (2013 - 2014)

An Act authorizing the town of Carver to assess excise taxes on private water suppliers

Bill Title: An Act authorizing the town of Carver to assess excise taxes on private water suppliers

By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1396) of Marc R. Pacheco (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Carver to asses excise taxes on private water suppliers. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

SECTION 1. As used in this act, the following words shall, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, have the following meanings:-

“Private water supplier”, every natural person, partnership, association or corporation engaged in the sale of water to another through pipes or mains, excluding the town of Carver and the North Carver water district, a landlord supplying water to its tenant, a condominium association supplying water to its members, cranberry growers and co-ops.

“Tax per gallon”, shall be $.04 per gallon of water sold in the town of Carver. The tax per gallon may be amended by a vote of town meeting.

SECTION 2. Every private water supplier shall, on or before the 20th day of each month, file with the tax collector of the town a return stating, under the pains and penalties of perjury, the number of gallons of water sold by it in the town of Carver.

SECTION 3. At the time of filing said return, every private water supplier shall pay to the town treasurer an excise tax at the tax per gallon rate on each gallon of water sold as defined herein.

SECTION 4. The collection of such excise tax, including late fees and interest, shall be in accordance with chapter 60 of the General Laws.

SECTION 5. All sums received shall be credited to the general fund of the town of Carver for use in accordance with section 53 of chapter 44 of the General Laws.

SECTION 6. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Actions for Bill S.1396

Date

Branch

Action

1/22/2013

Senate

Referred to the committee on Ethics and Rules

1/6/2015

Senate

No further action taken

Petitioners:
Marc R. Pacheco

City/Town Approved: Yes

( Carver )

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